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'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

After a woman in medical distress sought help at a corner gas station in Langley, last March, police say they've uncovered a human trafficking operation with multiple victims.
Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

A Dutch court today said Aydin Coban will spend six more years in jail as a result of the Amanda Todd case.
North Van Wolf Pack score for the community with Teddy Bear Toss game

North Van Wolf Pack score for the community with Teddy Bear Toss game

A goal from captain JJ Pickell set off a cascade of stuffed animals to be donated to the North Shore Christmas Bureau
Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Record number of newcomers putting pressure on schools, hospitals and houses. B.C. is hoping Ottawa steps up to the plate.
Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Christmas season is supposed to be one of ski resorts' most lucrative, but warm weather and little snow have forced several resorts to scale back operations or close entirely.
North Vancouver cannabis shop fined $7K for selling to undercover minor

North Vancouver cannabis shop fined $7K for selling to undercover minor

The province has been using teenagers to carry out stings at liquor and cannabis stores
Heritage advisory committee 1 of 5 disbanded by West Van council

Heritage advisory committee 1 of 5 disbanded by West Van council

Volunteers on 5 committees were informed their regular input is no longer needed in West Vancouver
Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors boosting B.C. family medicine: Dix

Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors boosting B.C. family medicine: Dix

Health Minister Adrian Dix's comments come amid ongoing health-care woes including hospital overcrowding and many residents being left without a family doctor.
71-year-old Vancouver woman chases naked suspect out of her home with shovel

71-year-old Vancouver woman chases naked suspect out of her home with shovel

The suspect has been charged and remains in custody. 
Lionel Messi could play in Vancouver against Whitecaps FC next May

Lionel Messi could play in Vancouver against Whitecaps FC next May

Inter Miami is set to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC on May 25, 2024 at BC Place; will Lionel Messi play?